Those Who Want To Be Called ‘His Excellency’ Must Behave Excellently” — Peter Obi Explains Why He Signed Peace Accord

 

● NDC Presidential Candidate Says 2027 Must Be About Issues, Not Rancour

 

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC, Peter Obi, has explained why he signed the National Peace Accord for the 2027 presidential elections, saying it reinforces his commitment to issue-based politics and responsible conduct.

Obi signed the accord on Tuesday, August 18, in Abuja alongside other presidential candidates.

—“Leaders Must Eschew Violent Rhetoric”—

In a post on X titled “Those Seeking to be Addressed as ‘His Excellency’ Must Behave Excellently”_, Obi said his decision was to demonstrate leadership by example.

“My signing of the accord is a reinforcement of my continued commitment to insisting that we, as candidates, must conduct ourselves in a way that reflects the office we aspire to. Leaders must eschew all forms of violent rhetoric and rein in their followers to do the same,” he wrote.

—2027 Must Be About Issues—

The former Anambra governor said the next elections should focus on the real challenges facing Nigerians, not personal attacks.

“The next elections must be strictly based on the issues that matter to Nigerians: unity, insecurity, pulling people out of poverty, reducing the number of out-of-school children, and restoring hope to the long-suffering people of our country,” Obi stated.

He added that supporters must see that all candidates have committed to free, fair, and credible elections “based on issues and devoid of rancour.”

—Call For Excellent Conduct—

Obi stressed that the process of attaining public office must match the dignity of the office itself.

“Those of us wishing to be addressed as ‘His Excellency’ must behave excellently, and, more importantly, the process of attaining public office must be excellent,” he said.

He also said he takes seriously INEC’s commitment to credible elections, as well as the pledge by law enforcement agencies to remain unbiased throughout the electioneering period.

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—Message To Supporters—

Obi urged his supporters to remain peaceful and resolute ahead of 2027.

“I call on my supporters to remain firm, determined, and peaceful,” he said.

He ended the message with his campaign slogan: “A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO”

The signing of the first National Peace Accord for 2027 was facilitated by the National Peace Committee and attended by major presidential candidates, INEC, security agencies, and civil society groups.